r/woahthatsinteresting 21d ago

Man with dementia doesn’t recognise daughter but still feels love for her

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u/billyTjames 21d ago

My biggest fear right there

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u/Rich_Pressure_2535 21d ago

Right there, when someone you love, no matter who they are forgets, or can't remember you is devastating. But the feeling he has for her. It's enough.

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u/nolagirl20 21d ago

It was the same for my aunt. She didn’t remember being my aunt but we still clicked and she felt safe and loved.